Review: Hilton Saigon

 

Hilton Saigon

Trip to Vietnam, Laos, Malaysia & Indonesia

Introduction

After spending a month in Cebu, it was time to re-visit some cities in South East Asia which we've missed. We start in Saigon where we stay for a few nights staying at the Hilton Saigon and the Anam Mui Ne, then fly to Vientiane, Laos where we stay at the new DoubleTree by Hilton Vientiane. We then fly back to Hanoi and stay there for a few nights before flying to Kuala Lumpur. Lastly, we fly to Jakarta and make a sidetrip to Borobudur. Our flight back home from Jakarta to Cebu will be with Garuda Airlines and Korean Air in business class. We are really looking forward to this trip since we would also be meeting some friends along the way. Let's hope all goes well 😉

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Date of stay: January 9-10, 2026
Address: 11 Công trường Mê Linh, Bến Nghé, Quận 1, Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh, Vietnam

Room: Booked king premium river view

How to get here: From the airport, best is to take a taxi.

Hilton property: Number 224 in 65 countries

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Hotel Exterior

Hotel exterior

Hotel entrance

Lower Lobby

Concierge desk, lower lobby

Toilet located left of the concierge desk. (there are several toilets).

Elevators going to the reception, 9th floor

Elevators (at the back) going direct to the guest rooms.

Reception & Lobby, 9th Floor

Reception and lobby

Toilet

Elevators

Elevators, 17th floor

Floor directory

King Premier Corner Room, 1701

The room is modern and spacious. Thank you Hilton Saigon for the upgrade!

Phone, writing kit

Chaise, table and chair, TV

A/C power ports

View of the Saigon River

The welcome amenity was a box of chocolates and chilli garlic cashew. Thank you 🙏

Complimentary coffee and tea, mini ref (there is no minibar).

Complimentary tea

Mini ref with milk

Walk-in closet (bathrobes, slippers, safe, laundry bag)

Iron and ironing board

Bathroom

The toiletries were from the usual Crabtree & Evelyn. They also had dental kits, shaving kit, vanity kit, etc.

Hair dryer

Lovely views from the bathtub 👍

Walk-in shower and toilet (no bidet).

Adjustable thermostat

Orientation map

Lovely views of the Saigon River 👍

View at night

Executive Lounge, 34th floor (6am to 10pm)

*A friendly reminder that Smoking, Durian, Jackfruit, and Mangosteen will not be taken place or used inside the hotel premise to avoid the penalty charge at VND 4,500,000 net per time.

*Smart casual dress code at all times – slipper, beachwear, workout attire and hats are not permitted. Gentlemen are advised to be in covered shoes and sleeved tops.

Seating

Seating

Toilet

All Day Refreshments (10:30am to 10pm)

Drinks (Schweppes, Coke) fruits

Chocolate cookies, cashew, pretzels

Guava juice, Schweppes

Afternoon Tea (2:30pm to 4:30pm)

Scones, fruits, red velvet cake

Sliced fruits, salami skewer, wakami salad, 

Evening Canapes (5:30pm to 7:30pm)

Sticky bun

Cheese, bread

Salad, fruits, cold cuts, melon gazpacho, chicken burger

Potatoes au gratin, vegetable fried noodles, crab paste, carrot soup

Santa Cristina and Naturalys red wine, apples, desserts

Chevalier Brut, white wine, juices, Heineken beer, Saigon beer

Breakfast (6am to 10:30am)

Danish, tarts, etc.

Yogurt, cheese, cold cuts, salad

Bread, cereals

Juices, water, fruit

Steamed buns, Banh Mi, egg station

Sausages, bacon, mushroom, grilled tomatoes

Breakfast Buffet @ The Strand, 10th floor (6am to 10:30am)

Reception and entrance

Healthy shot

Seating

Buffet area

Yogurt, sliced fruits

Waffles, pancake

Cold cuts, smoked salmon, sliced fruits, rambutan

Salads

Cheese

Prawn spring rolls, pork bbq, etc.

Sausage, eggs, bacon

Corn, sweet potatoes

White rice

Fried rice

Banh Mi

Beef Pho

Vietnamese sizzling beef

Coffee and tea

Amenities

Outdoor pool, 11th floor

There is also a kid's pool at the back.

Changing room/bath room

Sauna, steam

Eforea Spa, 11th floor

Song Bar, 40th floor

Song Bar, 40th floor (outdoor seating)

Me Linh Lounge, 9th floor

There is also a Chinese restaurant on the 39th floor.

Exploring the Area

Post Office

The post office and the Notre Dame Cathedral of Saigon are about a 13-minute walk from the hotel.

CONCLUSION

This is easily one of the best hotels in Saigon because of the central location, modern rooms and fantastic breakfast buffet. Add to that the room upgrade I got as a diamond member, with lovely views of the Saigon River. Sadly, there is no Netflix nor YouTube although it is just a minor problem. As expected, all the staff we had contact with were all helpful and friendly. Overall, the Hilton Saigon is an amazing hotel and we would highly recommend it to everyone 👍